Folding table.



No. 896,907.v

H. L. IfASKELL.V FOLDING TABLE.

n APPLICATION FILED DIC. 30, 1907.`

PTENTSD AUG. 25, 1908.'

HENRY L. {L-SHELL, OF Ll'DlNLiTX, MICLllUAA.

FOLDING TABLE.

Specicton of 'Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 25, 1908.

Application ted Leceicber 30, 1907. Serial No. 408,680. i

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lim-h vrnss-pivvv is prnvilvd with n lmir nl' nnxilinry xnvxnhvrs nnv mvnibvr living nrmnfgvd un vm'h sidvvf (hv vmssfpivvvs. ns vlvarly nppvurs from Fig. l. 'l`hvsv anxilizny xnvnihvr` xu'v arrungvd in n spin-vd rvlnthm tn the vrnss-pvvvs. und mv svcnrvd nt thvir vnds. tu the rim und tu thv nthvr vrusspim-v. invmhvrs arv furt wr vmmvvtvd hy hmvv- )ivvvs t3, whivh mmm-vt thv auxiliary mvnilivrs nf nnv crnssxivvv tu thv nthvr vrnss vivvv. Th1-sv auxi iaiv mvxnhvrs` and the ln'mvs nrv urmngvd in vnntnvt with ythv tnhlv tup tu furlhfr strvngthvn und suppnrt thv sumv.

'lhv lvgs 7 urv arrungvd in vpairs tn fold uppnsitvly. und arv fivntaliy connected to thv vruss-pivvvs und t wir uxiliary memhvrs hy mvims nl' thv pivnts 8. lVhvn folded, the lvgs :srv nduptvd tu lie ulungsidv of thv crosslpvvw, una Fnr folding ver the cross-piece 3 nlnngsidv n ihv cross-pivvv'4, and the other folding mvr ihvsv legs and the cross-piece 4 ailungsidv of thv cmsspiece 3.

The )vnts 8 are preferably :munged so that, wlivn the lens are folded, ill-ny he sul)- stmdiully in ylmrallel planos with the table top und withixrt u: rim, :as vlvnxly appears frnm Fig. 3 uf thv drawing.

The vvntvr portions l nl' thv vruss-pwcvs und their auxiliary memhvrs nrv prvfcfnhly uut. away tn allow the legs grvnt strvngth. Thex tup l is snppnrtvd h n frame The vruss-{iicvvs nml thv auxiliary l to fold into the rim. The legs are held in a spaced relation from the cross-pieces by means of the bloeks`9, which are arranged on the pivots. These blocks are preferably in the form of spools, one end extending into the auxiliary members somewhat like albushing. This holds them securely in place and revents their becoming split, the spacing locks being referably formed of wood. The legs are he d in their erected position by folding braces preferably consistinf of the links 10 and 1l, which are connecte to each other by a pivot 12, and are pivoted to the legs-and the crosspieces.

llhen the legs are folded, the Abraces are adapted to fold down between the crosspieces and the legs, as clearly appears from the drawing, the spacing blocks 9 being of sufz ficient size to provide the desired space.

To rev ent the collapsing of a brace when exten( ed, I provide a lu 13 on the member 10, adapted to engage t e link 11.as illustrateu in Fig. 5.

By arranging the parts as I havelustrated and described, I secure a table which is very compact and at the same time one in which the lugs are of the desired length. The structure is attractive in a earance, and is very strong and durable. 'lille top is so su ported that it may be made of thin materia ,and at the same time is held so that it is not likely to be broken or become warped. It is obvious thatl this is a very great advantage, as a top of high-grade wood may be furnished at a comparatively slight cost.

Having thus described my invention, what l claim as new and desire to sec-ure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a table, the combination with a top, of a supporting fratrie or bed therefor, comprising a rim; a pair of cross-pieces arranged across each other and secured at their ends to said rim, said cross-pieces being mortised together so that their upper edges and the u iper edge of the rim contact with the tab e top; a pair of auxiliary members for each of said cross-pieces arranged in a spaced relation thereto and on opposite sides thereof and secured at their ends to said rim and to the other ross-pieee; brace-pieces connecting said cross pieces to the auxiliary members of the other crossiiece, the up )er edges of said auxiliary members and said )races being in contact with the table top; legs arranged between the cross-pieces and said auxiliary members thereof; pivots therefor mounted on said cross-pieces and said auxiliary members, said legs being arranged in pairs to fold oppositely, a leg of cach mir being arranged on each side of one of the cross-pieces and adapted to fold alongside thereof, the central portions of said cross-pieces and said auxillary members being cut away to receive said legs, said pivots being arranged so that the legs when folded lie in planes substantially parallel with the table top; and suitable races for locking said legs in their extended position.

2. In'a table, the combination with a top, of a supporting framevor bed therefor, comprising a rim; a pair of cross-pieces arranged across each other andsecured at their ends to said rim, said cross-pieces beingmortised together so that their upper edges and the upper edge of the rim Contact with the table top; a pair of auxiliary members for each of said cross-pieces arranged in a spaced relation thereto and on opposite sides thereof and secured at their ends to said rim and to the other cross-piece; legs arranged between the cross-pieces and said auxiliary members thereof; pivots therefor mounted 1.1 said cross-pieces and said auxiliary members, said legs being arranged in pairs to fold o positely, a leg of each pair being arranger on each si de of one of the cross-pieces aud adapted'to fold alongside thereof, the central portions o said crosspieces and said auxiliary members being cut away to receive said legs, said pivots being arranged so that'the legs when folded lie in planes snbstantiallv parallelwith the table top; and suitable braces for locking said legs in their extended position.

3. In a table, the combination with a top, of a supporting frame or bed therefor, comprising a rim; a pair of cross-pieces arranged across each other and secured at their ends to said rim, said cross-pieces being mortised together so that their upper edges and the upper edge of the rim contact with the table top; a pair of auxiliary members for each of said cross-pieces arranged in a spaced relation thereto and on opposite sides thereof and secured at their ends to said rim and to the other cross-piece; brace-pieces connecting said cross-pieces to the auxiliary members of the other cross-piece, the upper edges of said auxiliary members and said braces heing in contact with the tablel top; legs arranged between the cross-pieces and said auxiliary members thereof; pivots therefor mounted on said cross-pieces and said auxiliar members, said legs being arranged in pairs to fold oppositlly, a leg of each pair hemg arranged ou each sido of one of tho crossieces; and suitable. braces for locking said egs in their extended position.

4. In a table, tho combination with a top, of a supporting frame or bed therefor, comprising a rim; a pairof cross-pieces arrangi-.d across each other and secured at their ends to said rim, .said vries-pirwcs being mortisrd together so that their upper edges and the upper edge of the rim contact' with the table top; a pair 'of auxiliary members for each of said cross-pimms arranged in a span-ed rela` tion thereto and on opposite sides thereof and secured at their ends to said rim and to the other cross-piece; legs arranged between ies the cross-pieces and said auxiliary members thereof; pivots therefor mounted on said erosspleres and said auxihary members, said ,legs being arranged in pairs to fold oppositely, a leg of cach pair being arranged on 4 each side of one of the cross-pieces;l and suitable braces for looking said legs in. their extended position.

5. ln a table. the combination with a top, of a supporting frame or hed therefor, comprising a rim; a pair of cross-pieces arranged across each other and secured at their ends to said rim; a pair of auxiliary members for each of said cross-pieees arranged in a spaced relation thereto; brace-pieces connecting said cross-pieces to the auxiliary members of the other cross-piece; legs arranged between the cross'pirrcs and said auxiliary members thereof; pivots therefor mounted on said cross-pieces andsaid auxiliary members, said legs being arranged in pairs to fold oppositely, a leg of each pair being arranged on each side of one of the cross-pieces and adapted to fold alongside thereof, the central portions of said crosspieees and said auxiliary members being cut away to receive said legs. said pivots being arranged so that the legs when folded lie in planes substantially parallel with the table top; and suitable braces for locking said legs in their extended position.

6. .in a table, the combination with a top, of a supporting frame or bed therefor, comprising a rim; a pair of cross-pieces arranged across each other and secured at their ends to said rim', a pair of auxiliary members for each of said cross-pieces arranged in a spaced relation thereto; legs arranged between the cross-pieces and said auxiliary members thereof: pivots therefor mounted on said cross-pieces and said auxiliary members, said legs being arranged in pairs to fold o positely a leg of each pair being arrange on each side of one of the cross-pieces and adapted to fold alongside thereof, the central portions of said cross-pieces and said auxiliaryT members being cut away to receive said legs, said pivots being arranged so that the legs when folded lie in planes substantially parallel with the table top; and suitable braces for lockirg said legs in their extended position.

7. In a table, the combination with a top,

of a supporting frame or bedtherefor, cour i prising a rim; a pair of crosspieces arranged across each other and secured at their ends to said rim; a pair of auxiliary members for each of said cross-pieces arranged in a spaced relation thereto; brace-pieces connecting said cross-pieees to the auxiliary members of the other cross-piece; legs arranged between the cross-pier ls and said auxiliary members thereof; pivots therefor mounted on said cross-pieces and said auxiliary' mern bers, said legs being arranged in pairs to fold oppositely, a leg of each pair being arranged on each sido of one of the cross-pieces; and suitable braces for locking said legs in their extended position.

S. In a table., the combination with a top, of a supporting frame or bed therefor, comprising a rim; a pair of cross-pieces arranged across each other and secured at their ends to said rim; a pair of auxiliaryY members for cach of said cross-pieces arranged in a spaced relation thereto; legs arranged between the cross-pieces and said auxiliary members thereof; pivots therefor mounted on said erosspieees and said auxiliary members, said legs boing arranged in pairs to fold oppositely, a leg of each pair being arranged on cach side of one of the cross-pieces; a'nd suitable braces for locking said legs in their extended position.

9. In a table, the combination with a top, of a supporting frame or bed therefor comprising a pair of cross-pieces; a pair of aux- -iliary members for each of said cross-pieces arranged in a spaced relation thereto; legs arranged between said cross-pieces and auxiliary members; pivots for said legs mounted on said cross-pieces and said auxiliary members; spacing blocks on said pivotsfor hold ing said legs in a s moed relation to said cross-pieces; and braces formed of two members, pivoted to each other and to said legs and said cross-pieces, said braces bein adapted to fold between the legs and sai cross pieces when the lees are collapsed.

In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two wit nesses.

HENRY L. HASKELL. IL. s.]

`Witnesses:

`W. L. Hannon J. L. MCIN'rosn 

